Track
A path for the movement or circulation of something.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Track. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Track today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Track births was 2011 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Track. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Track. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2011
8 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#9,519
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Track: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Track by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Track during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Track
The name Track is a relatively modern English invention, first appearing in written records in the late 20th century. It is not derived from any ancient language or cultural tradition, but rather is a neologism – a newly coined word created from existing linguistic roots.
The etymology of Track can be traced back to the English noun "track," which refers to a path, trail, or course. This word has its origins in the Middle English "trak" and the Old French "trac," both of which stem from the Vulgar Latin "tractus," meaning "a drawing, dragging, or pulling." The Latin "tractus" itself is derived from the verb "trahere," meaning "to pull or draw."
While the name Track does not have a long historical lineage, it is worth noting a few individuals who have borne this unique moniker in recent times. One of the earliest recorded instances is Track Palin, the son of former Alaska Governor and U.S. Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin, born in 1989.
Another notable individual with the first name Track is Track Smith, an American mixed martial artist and former professional wrestler, born in 1976. Smith competed in various organizations, including the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Strikeforce.
In the world of sports, there is Track Robinson, an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Track Torrance is an American former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as an outfielder for teams like the New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Lastly, Track Butto is an American artist and graphic designer, known for his vibrant and colorful artworks that often incorporate elements of pop culture and street art.
While the name Track may not have a rich historical tapestry like many other given names, its unique and modern sound has drawn a diverse group of individuals to adopt it in recent decades, leaving their own imprint on the name's legacy.
People
Track + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Track as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Track: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Track?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Track going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Track a common name?
We classify Track as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Track most popular?
The single biggest year for Track was 2011, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Track is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Track in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Track a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Track in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Track still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Track in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Track can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Track?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Track at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.